Pay attention to the time to break fast Rama Ekadashias fruitful as Kamadhenu and Chintamani
Rama Ekadashi is celebrated on the Ekadashi day of Shukla Paksha (waxing period) in the month of Kartik. This festival is especially dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. This year, Rama Ekadashi falls on October 28.
according to Astrologer Praduman Suriall the sins of those who observe the fast are eradicated and they reach the abode of Lord Vishnu. The Padma Purana states that observing the fast of Rama Ekadasi is like keeping a Kamadhenu cow at home and is said to produce similar results to Chintamani. When Goddess Lakshmi is pleased, she removes any lack of wealth and resources from the life of the devotee.
While fasting, it is a time for introspection and self-reflection. During this time, the individual does not eat in a conscious state, allowing them to turn inward and develop curiosity about themselves. There are five sense organs (jnanendriyas), five organs of action (karmendriyas) and one internal organ (mind) on Ekadashi. Fasting is about controlling all these faculties. The terms ‘vrat’ (vow) and ‘upavas’ (fasting) are different; ‘vrat’ means to make a promise, while ‘upavas’ comes from ‘upa’ (to approach) and ‘vas’ (to dwell), which means to dwell Within yourself.
Scientific perspective on Ekadashi not eating rice
Ekadashi is forbidden to eat rice because it occurs four days before the new moon and affects the tides of the ocean. To keep the body in a calm state, avoid eating rice, as rice cultivation requires a lot of water, which may disturb this balance. It is said that one who observes the Ekadashi fast will never suffer from cancer. Italian scientist Dr. Walter Longo conducted experiments on mice with cancer and concluded that fasting can reduce the harmful effects of chemotherapy. Therefore, 90% of people who observe the Ekadashi fast never develop cancer.
What to do on Ekadash Day?
– Light a red light inside the house.
– Sprinkle Ganga water at home and worship Lakshmi-Narayan.
– Offer makhana kheer to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, making sure to add tulsi (holy basil).
– Taking Ekakshi Coconut home and worshiping it invites Goddess Lakshmi to reside in it.
